_Derrick Johnson Wins Derrick Thomas Award

_KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Linebacker
Derrick Johnson was named the winner of the Kansas City Chiefs' Derrick Thomas
Award as the team's most valuable player.
The Chiefs also announced on Monday that linebacker Justin
Houston had earned the Mack Lee Hill Award, which is given each year to the
rookie or first-year player who best exemplifies the spirit of the late Mack
Lee Hill.
The honors were voted on by Chiefs players, and the awards
will be presented at the 42nd Annual 101 Banquet on March 3 in Kansas City.
Johnson, a seventh-year veteran, established a Chiefs'
single-season record with 179 tackles and was named to his first Pro Bowl. He
is the first Kansas City linebacker named to the Pro Bowl since Thomas earned
the honor after the 1997 season.
Johnson also recorded 11 tackles for loss, two
interceptions, a fumble recovery and 11 quarterback pressures. He registered
double-digit tackles in 10 games, including three 15-tackle performances.
Houston played in all 16 games for Kansas City and recorded
70 tackles and 5 and a half sacks. He also had 12 tackles for loss, a fumble
recovery and 12 quarterback pressures. His sack total tied him for fifth among
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